Brian Condrey's Spring 2006 RHE 309s Course
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
A few notes for Thursday
If you get the chance, re-read the MLK essay. We'll discuss it at length on Thursday. Also, I'd be interested to hear what people thought about the State of the Union Address. I didn't watch it tonight but expect to read the transcript and/or watch the highlights before our next meeting. Finally, if you haven't already, think about who the audience is for your argument.
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Wed. Office Hours
I will be in my office tomorrow from noon until 2pm if you'd like to drop by and discuss your paper. If a bunch of people show up, I can stay as late as 3. Just make sure to get there before 2pm.
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Saturday, January 28, 2006
Reading Response #3
Reading response #3-MLK, "A tough mind and a tender heart"
1. What lessons offered by King might be relevant to our quest to become better critical readers and writers.
2. How does the King of this essay differ from our popular perception of him? ¶ 8:18 AM 0 Comments
1. What lessons offered by King might be relevant to our quest to become better critical readers and writers.
2. How does the King of this essay differ from our popular perception of him? ¶ 8:18 AM 0 Comments
Friday, January 27, 2006
Separation of Church and State Quiz
I found this at Metafilter.com and thought it was relevant to our discussion of the McKibben essay on Tues. I scored a 16 out of 21.
FFRF Separation of Church and State Quiz ¶ 6:44 PM 0 Comments
FFRF Separation of Church and State Quiz ¶ 6:44 PM 0 Comments
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Reading Response #2
Reading Response Question #2 - Bill McKibben, "The Christian Paradox: How a Faithful Nation Gets Jesus Wrong"
1. Do you agree with McKibben's argument? Why or why not?
2. Whether you agree with him or not, present a counter-argument to the one made by McKibben.
3. What are some possible solutions to the problems identified by McKibben? ¶ 2:50 PM 0 Comments
1. Do you agree with McKibben's argument? Why or why not?
2. Whether you agree with him or not, present a counter-argument to the one made by McKibben.
3. What are some possible solutions to the problems identified by McKibben? ¶ 2:50 PM 0 Comments
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Friday, January 20, 2006
Reading Response #1
Reading Response Assignment #1--Orwell, "Politics and the English Language"
1. Identify two examples in your own writing (a sentence or two) of one or more of the faults described by Orwell.
2. Find one example from a print or online source.
3. Identify a passage in the essay that jumped out at you and describe why you chose it. ¶ 5:21 PM 0 Comments
1. Identify two examples in your own writing (a sentence or two) of one or more of the faults described by Orwell.
2. Find one example from a print or online source.
3. Identify a passage in the essay that jumped out at you and describe why you chose it. ¶ 5:21 PM 0 Comments
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
